All our taught degrees are one year Master of Science (MSc) programmes. They consist of two semesters of taught modules followed by an individual research project during the summer. The taught modules in the first semester are usually compulsory for the particular MSc stream, while the second semester allows you to select a wide range of optional modules across the spectrum. During the summer project you will work under the supervision of an academic member of staff towards your dissertation.
We are proud of our unrivalled ECS facilities with state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment housed in superb laboratories. The Mountbatten Building is one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary state-of-the-art cleanroom complexes, providing flexible research space for nanotechnology and photonics. The building provides a research base for the ECS Nano research group, and the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre. The Tony Davies HV Laboratory is an active centre for research into dielectric materials and insulation systems, as well as high voltage and related phenomena. We do also have ECS Computing Laboratories with permanent help desk support and even computing facilities specifically reserved for MSc students
As well as pushing the boundaries of knowledge in your chosen field, you will have opportunities to develop the attributes that are vital for success in today’s global employment market. We are proud of the fact that we have one of the best employment records of all UK Universities
We provide a friendly and welcoming environment in which to study, and excellent facilities and resources to support your learning.